Connect CannMenus to Perplexity
Set up CannMenus as a live data source in Perplexity. Ask about brands, pricing, and distribution in plain English.
What This Does
Connecting CannMenus to Perplexity gives you a direct line to real-time cannabis market data inside your Perplexity session. No dashboards, no exports - just ask questions in plain English and get answers pulled from live menu, pricing, and distribution data.
How to Connect
Step 1
Open Perplexity Settings
In Perplexity, go to Settings and find the MCP Servers section.
Step 2
Add CannMenus
Click "Add" in the MCP Servers section and enter the CannMenus server details from cannmenus.com/ai.
Step 3
Authorize Access
Follow the authorization prompt to grant Perplexity access to your CannMenus data. Your API key is linked automatically.
Step 4
Start Asking Questions
You are all set. Open a new Perplexity thread and start asking about cannabis market data. CannMenus data is now available as a source Perplexity can pull from.
Example Prompts to Try
Tips
- "What are the top 5 edible brands in California by retailer count?"
- "Which dispensaries in Colorado dropped Wyld products this month?"
- "Compare pricing for 1g vape carts in Michigan vs Illinois"
- "Show me brands gaining distribution in Florida"
- "What's the average flower price in Oregon right now?"
Tips and Best Practices
Tips
- Always mention the state when asking about market data so results are scoped correctly.
- Perplexity will blend CannMenus data with web sources for richer answers.
- Try asking for comparisons across states or time periods to get the most out of the data.
WholeSync: Unified Data Through AI
WholeSync subscribers get something extra. Your wholesale accounts, CRM context, and retail menu insights are all joined at the SKU level and queryable through AI. Ask questions like "Which of my accounts haven't reordered in 30 days?" or "Show me accounts that carry a competitor but not us" and get answers that combine your order history with live market data. All inside the AI platforms you already use.